We are so proud of what our girl GCHB MercyMe Shake U Groove Thing (aka: Allie Cat). She has accomplished so much in just 12 mos of showings. Her show career started at just 9mos of age in Feb 2017. She quickly achieved her Championship, Grand Championship, and Bronze Grand Championship and went on to compete at the 2017 Royal Canin National Championship and pre-shows Dec 2017 in Orlando FL earning (2 ) Select Bitch and (1) Best of Opposite Sex, then going on to earned Best of Opposite Sex at the prestigious Westminster Dog show in New York and finishing the 2017 year as the #8 Miniature American Shepherd. All of this accomplished by just 21 mos of age. Allie Cat has also unofficially earned her Silver Grand Championship.

Thank you so much to MKayla Stahr for stepping in at the last minute and handling Allie Cat for me at Westminster.

MercyMe Dressed In Cowboy Blue "McGraw" wins Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex at his AKC show debut Sept 2nd & 3rd, 2017 in Grass Valley CA. The show was hosted by Gold Country Kennel Club.Thank you to our judges: Lesley Hiltz and Elizabeth Muthard and a very special thank you to AJ Tavares and his showing team. You rock!

McGraw is the son of: MercyMe High Voltage (aka: Tanner) and MercyMe Hualapai Princess (aka: Sassi) and the Grandson of SILVER GR CH MercyMe Dressed For Success, CM6 (aka: Calvin).

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MercyMe I'm A Ramblin Man (Waylon) earns the AKC Grand Championship at just 17mos old in Enumclaw WA hosted by the Olympic Kennel Club.

Thank you so much to our judges Wayne Thompson and Kimberly Cavanna for the back to back Best Of Opposite Sex and a VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to AJ Tavares and his team for the superb handling and taking such great care of my my baby boy.

Waylon is the son of:CH Mayes MercyMe Strike It Rich (aka: Striker) and MercyMe On The Run Way W CocoChanel (aka: Coco) and the Grandson of SILVER GR CH MercyMe Dressed For Success, CM6 (aka: Calvin).

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CH MercyMe I'm A Ramblin Man (aka: Waylon) earns 2 back to back Best Of Breeds in Dixon CA. The AKC show was hosted by Richmond Dog Fanciers club. Thank you so much to our breed judges: Nancy Simmons and Danelle Brown.

A special thanks to AJ Tavares and his team for the awesome job showing Waylon.

Waylon is the son of:CH Mayes MercyMe Strike It Rich (aka: Striker) and MercyMe On The Run Way W CocoChanel (aka: Coco) and the Grandson of SILVER GR CH MercyMe Dressed For Success, CM6 (aka: Calvin).

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Thank you to judge Susan Godek for giving Waylon his final Winners Dog and Best of Winners giving him his final point which completes the requirements for his AKC Championship in Yuba CA on May 13th, 2017.

Waylon is the son of:CH Mayes MercyMe Strike It Rich (aka: Striker) and MercyMe On The Run Way W CocoChanel (aka: Coco) and the Grandson of SILVER GR CH MercyMe Dressed For Success, CM6 (aka: Calvin).

A special thanks to AJ Tavares for showing and finishing Waylon's AKC Championship.

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MercyMe Dressed For A Good Time (aka: Linus) earns his AKC Championship at just 8 months of age.

Thank you to judge Carolyn Herbel for giving Linus a Best Of Opposite Sex from the Open Dog Class earning him a 3 pts major and completing the requirements for his AKC Championship in Pomona CA on May 30th, 2016.

Linus is the son of CH Mayes MercyMe Strike It Rich (aka: Striker) and the Grandson of GR CH MercyMe Dressed For Success (aka: Calvin). Linus' sire (Striker) also completed his AKC Championship on the same weekend as Linus.

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The Westminster Kennel Club Announces Mr. Thomas H. Bradley, 3d., to Top the 2017 Judging PanelJudges for Westminster Week’s Four Competitions Hail From Across the US and Abroad.

New York – Mr. Thomas H. Bradley, 3d., of Watertown, NY will be awarding the 141st Westminster Kennel Club’s Best in Show winner. After a lifetime in the sport, this breeder, owner and former Westminster Kennel Club Show Chairman will join an elite list of people to preside over “The World’s Greatest Dog Show.”Bradley began his involvement in the sport as a teenager exhibiting and later breeding German Shorthaired Pointers, Pointers and Labrador Retrievers under the Luftnase kennel name. He owned and handled other breeds over the years including Cairn Terriers, Whippets, Cocker Spaniels and more recently Border Terriers experiencing many wins in the ring. In 1989, he was the co-breeder of the top winning dog in the U.S., a Pointer, Ch. Luftnase Albelarm’s Bee’s Knees, whose record included capturing the Sporting group at the Westminster show.After 20 years as an exhibitor Bradley received his American Kennel Club license to judge all of the breeds in the Sporting group, Best in Show and Junior Showmanship competitions. His dog sport role changed in 1975 when he joined the Westminster Kennel Club. He held many positions within the club including communications director but is best known for his 15-year tenure as Show Chairman for the iconic dog show in New York City.In addition to his position managing the main event during Westminster Week, Bradley is also a founding member and Executive Director of Take the Lead a charitable organization established in 1993 to support people in the sport with terminal or life-threatening illnesses.This long-standing dog breeder, owner, handler and judge is also the former president of Thomas H. Bradley, Inc., a wholesale hardware company in Watertown, NY established in 1897 by his grandfather.

Group JudgesMr. Bradley will be selecting his winner from the seven group-winning dogs sent to his ring by a panel of group judges from across the U.S. The group judges officiating at Madison Square Garden the evening of Monday, February 13 will be Mrs. Robert D. (Polly) Smith of St. Stephens Church, VA, Hound; Mrs. Charlotte Patterson of Destin, FL, Toy; Mrs. Anne Bolus of Harrison, TN, Non-Sporting; and Dr. Robert Smith of St. Stephens Church, VA will be judging the Herding group. On Tuesday, February 14 the group judges will be Mrs. Paula Nykiel of Washington, MO, Sporting; Mr. John Ramirez of Downey, CA, Working; and Mr. Kenneth M. McDermott of Newburgh, NY will be judging the Terriers.

Junior Handling JudgesFor the 84th year a Best Junior Handler will be awarded at Westminster. On Tuesday, February 14, Dr. Steven Herman of Dade City, FL will select the winner at Madison Square Garden. The eight Junior Showmanship finalists will be determined in preliminary rounds by Mrs. Mary Ann Alston of Ocean Pines, MD and Mrs. Joan Savage of Banks, OR.

Agility JudgesOverseeing the 4th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster on February 11 will be Mr. Paul Moore of Welford, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom and Ms. Ann Riba of Old Mill Creek, IL.Obedience JudgesMs. Lynn F. Eggers of Grapevine, TX will determine the winner of the 2nd Annual Masters Obedience Championship on Monday, February 13.

Breed JudgesThe judging panel for the Best of Breed or Variety competition held at Piers 92/94 in New York City on Monday and Tuesday, February 13-14, 2017 includes: (Pending American Kennel Club approval)

“On behalf of the Westminster Kennel Club, I would like to thank Mr. Thomas H. Bradley, 3d., for taking on the challenging role as our Show Chairman for the past 15 years. Anyone who has met or worked with Tom knows him as a consummate gentleman and a fair-minded person with great compassion for all involved in the sport. Tom has effortlessly steered our event through many transitions and contributed in innumerable ways. Thank you Tom for contributing to the legacy that is the Westminster experience and thank you for your significant contributions through the many changes we’ve made in the past five years. In 2017 Mr. David A. Helming will be taking over the position of Show Chairman for the 141st Westminster Kennel Club show. We have every confidence that he will contribute to our ongoing innovations while maintaining the traditions of our club.” — Seán McCarthy

AVAILABLE:We will consider Pet/Companion home on spay/neuter agreement or established show/breed home with approval.ON HOLD: A deposit may have been received. or is on hold for other considerations and may be available after 5-6 wks of age but we may consider (1) backup pet/companion deposit that is transferable if the pup ends up not being available.PENDING: A deposit has been received and the puppy/dog has been committed, but not yet delivered.ADOPTED: Payment in full has been received and puppy has been delivered.

EYE COLOR: Eye colors are estimated, but not guaranteed. We do not place pups according to eye color.

All companion pups are placed on spay/neuter agreements only. Breeding rights may be granted to established show homes only or on special consideration and interview process.